My Abortion Experience Inspired Me to Fight for Underage Youth
In Texas and 37 other states, minors seeking confidential reproductive health care must get a court order. They should be entrusted to make their own medical decisions.
Texas Legislature
Unchecked and Unbalanced
COVID-19 has provided Governor Greg Abbott the chance to wield more power than anyone in Texas history. He’s not eager to give it back.
Republicans’ Gerrymandered Maps Turn Back Time in Texas
Once again, Republicans draw the lines of power to protect their incumbents and amplify their white, conservative, rural base—and deny millions of Texans of color their due political representation.
Loon Star State: Another Monument Toppled
In the latest Loon Star State, Texas Republicans take down our democracy.
Opinion: From ‘Friendly’ State to Enmity State
As Texas Republicans pit neighbor against neighbor, we must respond by rebuking bigotry and embracing progress.
Reformer Sissy Farenthold Is Still Watching
The former state representative led a revolt against corruption in 1972—and is calling for action now.
How Far Can Texas Democrats Take the Quorum Break?
House Democrats are intent on staying in D.C. until this session’s GOP voting bill is dead. Beyond that, it’s unclear.
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At the Capitol, Trans Activists and Allies Form an Inclusive Dance Floor
After working to defeat 13 anti-trans bills in the regular session, advocates are now facing 16 more this summer with a novel response.
Texas House Republicans Vote to Track Down Absent Democrats and Arrest Them If Necessary
The procedural move carries little apparent weight since the Democrats who fled the state to break quorum are beyond the jurisdiction of Texas law enforcement.
Greg Abbott’s Summer Special Session Sideshow
The governor gives second life to the GOP’s elections crackdown, along with a smattering of other right-wing priorities that failed to pass in the spring.